GeoSpatial Workshop: Using Technology for Spatial Thinking and Analyzing Data (Tucson) (3 days, 2 nights) (Grades 2-HS) Geographic Information Systems are commonplace in businesses and governmental agencies. The US Department of Labor Statistics reports that this career field has a higher than average potential for new jobs. So what is GIS? What can you do with GIS in your classroom? With online, free software, come see how you can use this technology to engage your students in problem solving and…

Where? The Lattie Coor Building, Arizona State University School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning, 5th Floor, Room 5536 When? Tuesday, June 26, 2018 | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Cost? Free but you must place a $30 deposit to assure your attendance at the event.  It will be promptly refunded after you attend. If you do not attend, we will be keeping the deposit. Who should attend? Teachers, grade levels 4 -12. Limited to 25 participants. What to expect: In this all-day…

Integrating Geography into Your Classroom   This is a two hour training on What is Geography and Geographical Thinking? and What FREE ONLINE resources are available from the Arizona Geographic Alliance?  All K-12 teachers and administrators from any school or district are welcome to attend.  You do not need to be a social studies or science teacher to benefit from this workshop.  Many AzGA resources integrate curriculum disciplines with Geography - history, STEM, literacy and Geography for Diverse Learners (ELLs).…

People & the Planet: Hands-On Geography for a Growing World (Tempe) Learn about 41 innovative activities, 18 readings and 31 infographics that are fully accessible online for middle school classrooms.  Explore such topics as : Climate change, water scarcity, global wealth inequality, and more.  These hands-on strategies will keep you and your students engaged and emphasize real world problem solving. Grade Level Focus:  6 - 8 But teachers of other grade levels may attend with the intent they will modify…